The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies. In July 2022, Science magazine reported that a key 2006 research paper, published in the prestigious journal Nature, which identified a subtype of brain protein called beta-amyloid as the cause of Alzheimer’s, […]
Though it’s common to occasionally misplace items or forget the name of an acquaintance as we grow older, dementia is not a normal part of aging. Here’s everything you need to know about vascular dementia.
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While forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, it can sometimes also be an early warning sign of mild cognitive impairment. Here’s what you need to know including the possible warning signs, causes, and treatment options.
Todos nós somos esquecidos às vezes, independentemente da nossa idade e saúde mental. No entanto, à medida que envelhecemos, nosso risco de demência aumenta e, aos 85 anos, quase 35% das pessoas em sua faixa etária serão afetadas por esse distúrbio degenerativo (demência) que causa gradualmente e piora a perda de memória e habilidades mentais. […]
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We’re all forgetful at times, but as we age, our risk of dementia increases. By the age of 85, almost 35-percent of those in your age group will be afflicted with dementia which causes gradually and worsening memory loss and mental skills.
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